Historical Notes and Astronomical Events from August
The item lists notable dates and people from American history including Maria Mitchell born 1818 in Nantucket and deaths such as John Ross and Edwin A Abbey. It also notes astronomical events: evening and morning appearances of Mercury Jupiter Saturn Venus Mars and constellations Hercules Lyra Draco Ursa Major with approximate dates and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Mitchell
Nantucket
Mass
Abrabaon Idneon
Springfield
John Ross
Kooneskoome
Edwin A. Abbey
London
Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Mars
Hercules
Work of Death Reports Clearings in Walkersville and Iola
Funeral notices for Viola Norris Koosie and infant John Edgar Kehne from Walkersville and Iola report paritonitis and cholera infantum as causes with services at St Johns and Mt Olivet cemeteries. Thomas P. Rice Funeral Director handles arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olored
Ice Street
St. John’s ‘Catholic Church
St. Johns
Thomas Pe. Rice
Iola Norris
Viola Norris Koosie
Frederick
M_ Keogle
West
Patrick Street
City Hospital
Mt. Olivet
Thomas P. Rice
Illnesses in Frederick and Nearby Residents
Among the sick are Mrs. Luther M. Stone of East Church street and Prof. Edward Harvey of Cast. Thirst street. William H. Shall, a drarman, suffers a severely sprained ankle. Gerald Rosenour of West Third Street has recovered from sickness and may go out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Luther M. Stone
East Church Street
Edward Harvey
Thirst Street
William H. Shall
Drarman
Gerald Rosenour
West Third Street
McClintock Young Claimed by Death in Frederick
Frederick obituary notes McClintock Young a renowned inventor of self rake for reapers and brush making machines at Ox Fibre Brush Works. He died at his home aged seven years, one month, and one day, survived by three children and a wife who predeceased him. He led the Ox Fibre Brush Works as vice president and helped put Frederick among leading brush factories. He was a Democrat and active in church and fraternal circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig
Frederick
Young
Epis Ecopal Church
Columbia Lodge of Masons
Laura’ Moberly
New Market
Baker Johnson
Arthur Williams
Elkridge
Eloise English
Farmers thresh wheat in Hyattstown and area picnics planned
Farmers report wheat yields from 15 to 21 bushels per acre in Hyattstown. A picnic is set for August 21 in Mrs Emma Tabler’s woods hosted by six Sunday schools. Another gathering is planned for August 329 at the same site for the MFE Church and MEB Church South. The King’s Band will provide music. Subscribe for The News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Tabler
M. FE. Church
M. EB
Chatech
King’s Band
Free Band Concert Postponed to Tonight in Yellow Springs
Unfavorable weather forced the fourth free band concert from last night to be postponed to tonight around 6 o clock at Church and Court streets. Musicians hoped to travel to Frederick but rain and threatening clouds hindered gathering. If conditions remain unfit the concert will be delayed again. A marching prelude and stirring program are planned, drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Streets
Yellow Springs
Frederick
On Vacation at Seashore Camp in Alta Portrayed
Fragmentary OCR text notes a coastal camp scene near Alta with a seaside location and travel mood. It references a vacation setting and an outdoor camp atmosphere. No clear names or dates are present.
Local notices and sales ads from Braddock area listings
Notice items include price changes for electric current at unspecified locations, low pricing at The Underselling Store on South Market Street, cottage rent in Braddock Heights, a Danse at Braddock with transport from Frederick, charity dances with Yellow Springs Orchestra, watermelon shipment from Braddock Heights, and Blue Ribbon Grocery promoting sanitary display of goods.
Hood College plans water system to prevent shortages
Hood College officials north of Frederick consider a private water supply system for its new buildings. The plan aims to ensure a sufficient, continuous supply at all times while minimizing initial costs, with an estimated first expense around $3,000.
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College
Lege
Faria
Frederick
Hood College
Riously
Ellys
Colek
Knoxville
B& O
Ilr
Middletown Valley
Dail
Frederick County
Union Bridge
Aplendid Pike
Prihian Castle Building
Bargain Week Supplies From Capital Store
The notice advertises store bargains including silks, washers, and wearables with prices around $1.00. It highlights opportunities to purchase Tub Sikes items and promotes inventory as rapidly selling. An emphasis on office wear and house items is noted, with emphasis on limited stock before prices rise.
Public notices and events from Braddock Heights August 1913
Notices warn against dog running at large with muzzled and tagged dogs to be redeemed within 48 hours or killed. City issues traffic and hauling permissions and a safety notice to discontinue pavement work until further notice. The Buffalo opens with Milton T. Engle as proprietor and lunch served. A Braddock dance in Mercer's Grove features bands Yellow Sprints and GQ and speakers Senator Blair Lee and Congressman J. Charles Lindnholm among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuy Register
Great Braddock
Mercer's Grove
Clifton Paton
Hagerstown
Frederick
Blair Lee
Montgomery County
Charles Linihhwm
Baltimore
Byersbod Jonally
Tax Notice and Summer Event Listings in Yellow Springs
Notice to city taxpayers urges prompt payment of taxes to avoid forced collection as M A McAffrey completes term as tax collector. Also advertised are a Sunday school picnic at Burkhart's woods Yellow Springs on August 2 and a Mission Band Festival with speakers on the Southern church lawn Peaaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Pittenger
Carrie and
Annebelle Shriner
Rocky Ridge
Williams H. Martin
John W- Lay
Charles Hoffman
Elmer Hofman
Union Sunday School of
Biggs’ Grove
Emmitsburg Junction
Pleasant Hill Church
Yellow Springs Orchestra
Church
Land Sunday School
Board of Aldermen
M.a.mcaffrey
Pleasant
Burkhart’s Woods
Yellow Springs
Gomd
Southeran Church Lawn
Peagaville
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Jhchae
Loys
Hyattstown
Ion
Atlantic
Secures
Positi
Si . c A
Perta
Alta
Braddock
Heights
Wil
Braddock Heights
C.becline
Danse
Jefferson
Eastern Shore
Charles E. Klein
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Citizens’ National Bank
Citizens
National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
John D. Hendrickson
OLD Patier
Sime
Goming
Joly
Orricms
ID. Baker
Wmgs ‘Baker
Vive
Idrickson
Neidio
Miller
Asreminder
Pearre's
John N. Brengle
Keller
Toms
City Hotel
Thone
W. Ierederick
Frederick ‘County
American Bonding Company
Vandeboustners
Chas
T. K. Young
Cramer & Stauffer
Cramer & Stauffer Real Estate
Court Street
East Second Street
Tdosivalde
Proaperties
Porterick
Montgomery
Salero
M. ‘L. Etchison
the. Etchison ‘Furniture
Citizens’ (National Bank
Frederick). M
Stord
House
P.rice
Priertek
Brunswick
Thurmont
Jeff Walkersville
Grayson Hi’ ‘i. Staley
Grayson H. Staley
Alt Bate
Eiectric Rl
S. T. Hickman
ST. Wackman
Effice-Douks
County
Commercial Printing
Ceocal
Lewis
H. Fraley
Braddick Heights
Tam
J. Jenkins
Lewis N. Fraley
Buffalo
Milton T. Engie
Milton T. Englt
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